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surplus powder 2

mrshortymrshorty Member Posts: 110 ✭
edited June 2014 in Ask the Experts
bought the unknown surplus powder they are calling it federal dm
loaded 3.0 grains in 38 special with 150 grain semi wad cutter. shot to same point as my target loads with 3 grains of bullseye. maybe this was not a bad buy
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  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    If the load works the same as Bullseye and you shoot that load a lot, then it probably was a good buy. the problem is that it probably isn't Bullseye so it is dangerous to use the powder in other loads using Bullseye data. Just because it matches one load doesn't mean that it's the same for others.
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  • charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,572 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Interesting, how much was it per pound?

    added Price seems to be on the high side to me, so it should come with some tested loading data. On the other hand you are shooting.
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  • XXCrossXXCross Member Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ya got health care coverage, right ?
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  • mrshortymrshorty Member Posts: 110 ✭
    edited November -1
    cost of powder was 81.00 for 3 pounds. person I got it from say they have loaded it I 45acp behind 230 grain round nose and have had no problems with it
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    I think a lot of people are being nervous nellies about this. Surplus powders from a reputable dealer are a known commodity. The dealer wouldn't sell it if he didn't have a pretty damned good idea about burn rate, with recommendations to match. Are they exact? Well, no, but the old adage, 'start low, work up' would be in play here.

    Now if you just got a jug of unmarked powder from joe nobody, then I would say 'your risk.'
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  • lcdrdanrlcdrdanr Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why use an unknown powder to replace Bullseye if the cost of the unknown powder is similar to or greater than the cost of Bullseye? I was sure I have seen Bullseye available in gun shops for around $27.00 a pound.

    Now, if it had been an 8 lb keg for that price it might be tempting !

    Dan R
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